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#934 of 1081 SAAB 9-5 Wagon v BMW by bsloane

Dec 26, 2005 (7:52 am)

I am buying a 2006 BMW 325 and trading my 2004 SAAB Arc Wagon. SAAB has 10,000 totally trouble free miles, I get 18-32mpg on Hi Test. I am selling only because I want a sportier, smaller more-driver oriented car. My buying experience at SAAB was so rotten that I will never again consider buying one. Dealer lied, weaseled and even at delivery handed me documents that were $500. off (in his favor). I wrote to SAAB and got some satisfaction, but friends have had similar bad experiences with other local SAAB dealers. Service has been superb.

#935 of 1081 Do you REALLY want that BMW 325? by deacane1

Dec 28, 2005 (3:37 pm)

I have a 2004 BMW 325 and a 2005 9-5 Sportwagon. We (my wife and I) never drive the BMW anymore except to commute. The ride is AWFUL and the seats are very hard. BMW does make a very solid car. I have had no mechanical problems with the BMW. The only really annoying thing about the BMW is that the front windows creak while driving. Oh, and the paint discolors and chips easily. Oh, and it is really, really slow at only 184 hp (The power band is set between 70 and 90 mph and I don't get to drive it that fast very often). But I have had the BMW for over two years and 28,000 miles, and I just have 12,000 miles on the Saab. Right now the Saab just seems like a much better purchase than the BMW was, and I am kicking myself because they were sold at within $1000 of each other in price.

#936 of 1081 9-5 v6 vs. 9-5 v4 by ort11

Jan 01, 2006 (4:38 pm)

Hi: I read the first few notes and did not read the next 900, so here are my 2 cents worth.
 
1) The 9000 v6 GM engines requierd a timing belt change every 30k. Believe me, I had one and yes, the belt failed inbetween changes = pretty blady damaged engine.
 
2) The 9-5 v6 recommends changes every 60k, and they are not 100% free changes. I think they cover the belt itself. There is also some rumors about issues with the timing belt idler pullys, etc. that dealers try and get you to do and then add on big dollars.
 
Being an avid Saab owner, I will NEVER purchase a GM v6 engine in a Saab again. The v4's are PLENTY and I wish now that I would not have purchased a v6 2001 9-5 wagon. I might sell it and find a used v4.
 
Don't get me started on the envoy platform for the Saab SUVs (why oh wy aab SUVs?).
 
Thanks

#938 of 1081 random starting problem by geojoe

Jan 03, 2006 (10:20 pm)

My Saab 9-5, year 2000 has amind of it's own exactly like the Saab owner in Saab message no. 1968. After driving for a while then turning off the motor, it randomly will not start for about 15 or more minutes. Then when its ready it starts. The Saab dealer says when you have the problem, bring it in...duh! Any help out there?

#939 of 1081 Rear Quarter window defroster by massaab

Jan 04, 2006 (11:38 am)

As a recent buyer of a 2001 9-5SE wagon with 47000 miles, I noticed there appear to be heating elements on each of the two rear quarter windows. Do those supposedly operate when the rear window defroster is acivated or are there separate controls? Also, what activates the wipers on the headlights? Any help would be greatly appreciated. BTW, I love the car so far. Great in the snow and comfortable.

#940 of 1081 Re: Rear Quarter window defroster [massaab] by stmss

Jan 04, 2006 (12:35 pm)

Replying to: massaab (Jan 04, 2006 11:38 am)
Don't know about the window defrosters, suspect they would be on the same control. The headlight wipers are activated with front windshield washer (ie assumes the headlights are dirty when the windshield is - likely good assumption)

#941 of 1081 Re: random starting problem [geojoe] by roberte4

Jan 05, 2006 (12:56 pm)

Replying to: geojoe (Jan 03, 2006 10:20 pm)
I had the same car, same problem....I recently traded it in frustration.
 
Eventually car would not restart - ignition cassette burned up - this is a pending recall from Saab, supposedly later in 06, so if it happens to you get Saab to pay for it ($500)as I did.
Then it happened again - shop found ignition sensor was bad - replaced ($300) on me.
Then reason it went bad was a coolant leak damaged the sensor.....I got rid of the car....good luck.

#942 of 1081 Tire Pressure for 9-5 Arc Wagon by zoozeek

Jan 17, 2006 (10:37 am)

I have a 2005 9-5 Arc Wagon and am utterly confused by the owner's manual as well as several "Saab service advisors" from different dealerships regarding proper tire pressure. The manual first states, "Look on driver's door jam," which lists 42/39 psi front rear; then the manual lists 33/32 psi for light load and 36/35 psi for heavy load on the last page. One advisor recommends 36 all around, another recommends 42 all around, and a third said to read the owner's manual. What's the correct pressure?

#943 of 1081 Re: Tire Pressure for 9-5 Arc Wagon [zoozeek] by joeshan

Jan 19, 2006 (1:38 pm)

Replying to: zoozeek (Jan 17, 2006 10:37 am)
NEVER exceed the maximum pressure as listed on the sidewalls of the tires themselve. 42 all around? They'd probably blow up in the summertime.

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